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Two students stand with Dean Jones at the White Coat ceremony

White Coat Ceremony 2021: Making Memories and History

The White Coat ceremony is always a significant occasion at the School of Medicine, but it was more so this year as the school welcomed the most diverse class of students ever in its 170-year history, as well as new Dean for Medical Education Lee Jones, MD, the first person of color to serve in that capacity. Pictured above: Jones presented a stethoscope to new student Aderonke Badewa (M’25) (middle), who was “coated” by her sister, fellow School of Medicine student Adedamola Badewa (M’23) (left).

Care of the Whole Person, and Community

Guided by the Jesuit tradition of cura personalis, care of the whole person, Georgetown University School of Medicine educates a diverse student body to become knowledgeable, ethical, skillful, and compassionate physicians and biomedical scientists who are dedicated to the care of others and to the health needs of our society.

A Commitment to Change

The members of the Racial Justice Committee for Change, a dedicated group of students, staff and faculty, are pursuing sustainable change in diversity, equity and inclusion at the School of Medicine and throughout Georgetown University Medical Center.
Learn more about their work in this video.

Degrees and Admissions

Since 1851, Georgetown University School of Medicine has been instructing the world’s future doctors with a commitment to education intrinsic to our values and Jesuit tradition. Learn more about our admissions process, dual degree programs and concentrations.

Curriculum

The School of Medicine curriculum trains medical students within three domains: knowledge, skill & values and attitudes. Throughout their course of study and training, Georgetown students are challenged to achieve their personal potential. Learn more about our curriculum.

Special Programs

There are several programs offered through the School of Medicine, such as the GEMS program, which provides learning opportunities for students from underrepresented populations, and the Mini Medical School Program, a community outreach program for residents of the Washington Metropolitan area. Learn more about our special programs and offerings.